We are seeking to establish a pool of Library Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Gosnells Primary School (PS) is a highly supportive, progressive and data driven school which is committed to excellence in all aspects of teaching, learning and pastoral care. It is recognised as achieving the highest rates of staff, student and parent satisfaction in the Department of Education with proven success in building a cohesive and collaborative education community. The school provides staff with opportunities to pursue areas of interest or expertise through ongoing distributed leadership, coaching, mentoring and phase of learning opportunities. All staff are committed to the school’s pedagogical pillars of Purpose, Engagement and Relationships as it endeavours to create a leading high performing school.
Find out more about our school by visiting gosnellsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As an experienced Library Officer, you will manage the day-to-day operations of the school library, ensuring it is an organised, welcoming and engaging environment that supports student learning. You will oversee circulation, shelving and resource processing, administer the library management system, and ensure records and collections are accurate, current and easily accessible.
Customer service is central to this role. You will provide friendly, professional support to students, staff, families and the leadership team, assisting with the selection and use of age-appropriate and curriculum-aligned resources. You will support students to develop confidence and independence in using the library while maintaining positive library behaviours and an inclusive atmosphere.
Working collaboratively with staff, you will contribute to a vibrant library culture by supporting engaging displays, literacy initiatives and library activities that promote a love of reading. A genuine enthusiasm for books and children’s literature, along with a sound understanding of library systems and processes, is highly desirable.
You will also assist with collection development by supporting stocktakes, monitoring the library budget and contributing to recommendations for new resources that align with student needs, curriculum priorities and reading interests.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Scott Tapper, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9234 6350 or emailing Scott.Tapper@education.wa.edu.au.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two to three (2-3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spread sheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1020167
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 12 February 2026
